| 4 My behavior 4 Vocabulary Feelings and emotions A ©) Match the words and the pictures. Then listen and check your answers. |a.angry c. hungry e. lonely —g. scared i. thirsty | |b.busy d.jealous nervous h. sleepy j._ upset B Pair work Why do you think the people in the pictures feel the way they do? Discuss your ideas. 2 Conversation Feeling nervous ‘A ®) Listen to the conversation. Why is Nate eating so late? Nate: Hello? Laura: Hi, Nate. It’s Laura. Are you busy? Nate: Not really. I'm just eating some ice cream. Laura: Really? Why are you eating so late? Nate: Oh, I have an exam tomorrow, and I'm kind of nervous about it. | eat when I'm nervous. ’'m not even hungry! it’s not good, | know. Laura: Well, a lot of people eat when they're nervous. if Fm nervous about something, | just try not to think about it. Nate: That's easier said than done! But what do you do if you have a really important exam? Laura: I study a lot, of course! B ) Listen to the rest of the conversation. Why did Laura call Nate?unit 3 Grammar pn eis Zero conditional sentences describe things that are generally true. Use the simple present for both the if clause (the condition) and the main clause. What do you do if you have a really important exam? IF! have a really important exam, | study @ lot. | study a lot if! have a really important exam. You can usually substitute when for if in zero conditional sentences. fm nervous about something, Ijust try not to think about it. When I'm nervous about something, | just try not to think about it. A Match the conditions and the main clauses. Then compare with a partner. 1. If 'm nervous before an exam, a. | ask a family member to do some. When /’m busy with chores at home, Q_ b. I start to get lonely. If I wake up and feel hungry, C_ 4. Ihave something healthy, like an apple. When | get angry at someone, F _ d. | usually don’t say anything to him or her. If my friends don’t call me for a few days, >. like to stay in bed. 6. When | feel sleepy on Sunday mornings, @ 46 I take a deep breath and try to relax. geen B Pair work Make true sentences about your behavior with the conditions in Part A. Tell your partner. “if I'm nervous before an exam, | study with a friend.” 4 Pronunciation Stress and rhythm A Listen and repeat. Notice how stressed words occur with a regular rhythm. When I'm lonely, | like to chat or talk on the phone with my friends. B Pair work Practice the sentences from Exercise 3A, Pay attention to your stress and rhythm. 5 Speaking Different behaviors Group work Read the list. Add two more questions with if or when. Then ask and answer them. ‘* How do you feel when you're home alone at night? * What do you do when you get jealous? * What do you do if you feel sleepy in class? ‘* How do you feel when you speak English in class? 6 Keep talking! Go to page 124 for more practice. Ian ask and talk about feelings and reactions. e 9Alternative education 4 Reading « A what is homeschooling? Do you know any homeschooled students? B Read the article. What is a “curriculum,” and who chooses it for homeschooled students? Homeschooling is a choice made by some parents to provide education to their children in their own homes. It's popular in the United States, and it is becoming more popular in the United Kingdom, Australia, South Aftica, and Japan, ‘There are several advantages to homeschooling. For example, parents choose what their children learn. Because parents can teach their children one on one, they often understand the curriculum better and more quickly, too. On the other hand, iftheir children need more time to learn something, parents can work with them ata slower pace. Parents also like to spend more time together as a family, and children feel safe at home, A safe environment often leads to better learning. ‘There are disadvantages as well. Homeschooled students often feel lonely because they don’t spend as much time with other kids their age. They don’t get to talk with classmates about things like parents and homework. Parents also feel lonely because they must spend time teaching. children and don't get to talk with other adults at work, In addition, homeschooled students sometimes cannot play school sports or participate in other activities and programs available to people ina school. Only you can decide if homeschooling is right for you and your family. Take the time to do the research and consider the pros and cons. Source: wvew.wisegeek.comwhatis-home:schooling.htm American Parents’ Reasons for Homeschooling Better education at home. 48.9% Disagree with school’s curriculum: 12.1% ; Religious reasons 38.4% — School is too easy 11.6% Poor lsaming environment at school 25.6% No schools nearby 11.5% | Family reasons 16.8% — Child’s behavior problems 9.0% To develop child's character ¢ 15.1% —_ Child’s special needs 8.2% i ‘Source; nees.ed.gow/pubs2001/Homeschool/easons.asp C Read the article again. Complete the chart with at least three advantages and three disadvantages of homeschooling. parents choose the curriculum kids can feel lonely D Pair work Do you think you and your family would like homeschooling? Why or why ot? Tell your partner, |‘e unit i2 Listening Is homeschooling for you? A) Listen to Julie and her parents discuss homeschooling. What do they like about it, and what are their challenges? Check (/) the correct answers. Julie D the classroom CO texting friends CO the hours OC not seeing friends in class O the teachers C2 being in a real school Julie's CO teaching together O scheduling parents ©) choosing the curriculum ©) giving grades CO working at home O knowing every subject B *) Listen again. what advice do Julie and her parents give to people considering homeschooling? Complete the chart with their advice, 3 Writing Distance education A Pair work Read the definition of distance education. Then make a list of its advantages and disadvantages. Distance education is a type of education | where students work on their own at home | and communicate with teachers and other students using email, message boards, instant | messaging, chat rooms, and other forms of computer-based communication. B o you think learning English by distance education is a good idea or a bad idea? ‘Write a paragraph to explain your opinion. Use the model and your list from Part A, Advantages of Distance Education I think learning English by distance education is avery good idea. There are many advantages. For example, students can work at their own speed. This is good for people with full- time jobs or people who can’t go to regular classes C Pair work Compare your ideas. & Speaking Advantages and disadvantages A Group work What are the advantages and disadvantages of these types of learning? Discuss your ideas. large classes private lessons with a tutor studying abroad | smallclasses online learning watching movies in English | B Class activi the most popular? ry How do you prefer to learn? What type of learning is nWrap-up “| Quick pair review Lesson A Do you remember? Cross out the word that doesn’t belong. Then write the category. You have two minutes. 1 iu algebra istery =—geometry 2, Dori en are history world geography music art algebra 3. [vip 4, Kerennte biology geometry chemistry Lesson B Guess! Think of a place that has rules. Tell your partner things you can and can’t do there, but don’t say the name of the place. Can your partner guess it? You have two minutes. ‘ks You're not permitted to talk, You must turn off your cell phone. B: Is it a library? Lesson C Find out! What is one thing both you and your partner do in each situation? You have three minutes. # What do you do if you feel scared? ‘© What do you do if you get a phone call in class? * What do you do if you have a lot of homework? A: If 'm scared, | turn on the lights. Do you? B: No. I lock the doors if I'm scared. Do you? A: Yes. Lesson D Give your opinion! What are two advantages and two disadvantages of taking a class online? You have three minutes. 2 In the real world What is a multi-age classroom? Go online and find information in English about one. Then write about it ‘© What ages or grades are in the classroom? ‘* What are some advantages? © What are some disadvantages? A Multi-Age Classroom At Ambuehl Elementary School, first-, second-, and third-graders are in the same classroom. One advantage is that younger students learn from older students, Another advantage is that... 12unit re e Personal stories ‘A Look at the pictures. Which story would you like to hear? Rank them from 1 (very much) to 6 (not much). B bo you prefer to tell stories about yourself or hear stories about other people? Why?